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9 April 1968 (cont'd)
1140: About 15 Common Dolphins were observed traveling to the
northwest.
1150: About 15 small delphinids probably Pacific Striped Dolphins
were noted milling about the surface with a mixed feeding
flock of birds. One dolphin was noted jumping in circles.
1226: One young (ca. 4 years) Elephant Seal was observed.
1240: One California Sealion was observed associated with kelp
(Nereocystis) floating on back with one fore and hind
flipper exposed.
1246: Two California Sealions, not associated, were observed.
One was swimming and one was floating belly down with its
tail in the air.
1335: Two Little Piked Whales were observed. Probably a cow and
calf that were traveling in a northward direction. The
large whale had a whitish flare on its left lateral side.
1355: Two California Sealions were noted.